Electrical Technician

Brodie Engineering Ltd; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Kilmarnock is seeking Electrical Technicians for ongoing projects in rolling stock maintenance. You will be responsible for fault-finding, inspection, and modification of electrical systems. The ideal candidate has experience with electrical systems, appropriate qualifications, and a methodical approach to problem-solving. This role offers a competitive salary of £49,105 with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

EAP

Private medical insurance

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in fault finding and diagnosis of electrical systems is ideal.
• Able to develop and maintain good working relationships.
• Ability to complete records of actions accurately.

Responsibilities

• Support fault-finding and diagnosis of rolling stock systems.
• Inspect, maintain, and test rolling stock systems.
• Remove and refit electrical components.

Skills

Fault finding and diagnosis of electrical systems

Electrical component removal and refit

Ability to read engineering drawings

SVQ/NVQ Level 3 Electrical or Dual Skilled Qualification

Methodical approach to problems

Attention to detail

Education

SVQ/NVQ Level 3 Electrical

Minimum NC Electrical or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Reference: ELECTECH_2025.05

Position type: Full time, 40hrs per week (7.30am - 4.30pm Monday - Thursday, 7.30am - 1.30pm Friday)

Location: Kilmarnock

Salary: £49105 (£23.61PH)

Closing date: 30/06/2025

Description

Brodie Engineering: A Leading Rolling Stock Engineering Business offers a comprehensive range of refurbishment, maintenance, overhaul, engineering support, project management, and repair services to the UK rail and light rail sector. We operate from our depots in Kilmarnock, Scotland and provide a mobile service to the rail industry over the length and breadth of the UK and Ireland. We are looking to recruit Electrical Technicians for ongoing rolling stock maintenance and overhaul projects in line with standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities / Tasks

• Provide support for fault-finding and diagnosis of rolling stock systems.
• Carry out inspection, maintenance, and testing of rolling stock systems in accordance with vehicle instructions.
• Remove and refit electrical components.
• Carry out modifications to rolling stock in accordance with relevant work instructions and specifications.
• Accurate interpretation of engineering drawings and specifications.
• Accurate completion of paperwork and work instruction.
• Work effectively as part of the production team.
• Work safely and in accordance with all mandatory requirements.
• Promote Brodie Engineering’s behavioural expectations by enhancing and supporting working relationships within the business, customers and external agencies.
• Comply with all Brodie Engineering policies as detailed in the Employee Handbook

Key Skills Required For The Role

• Demonstrate experience of fault finding and diagnosis of electrical systems (ideally in a rolling stock environment).
• Experience of component removal and refit of electrical systems.
• SVQ/NVQ Level 3 Electrical or Dual Skilled Qualification (or equivalent).
• Minimum NC Electrical (or equivalent)
• Able to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Ability to develop & maintain good working relationships.
• Ability to complete all records of actions and operations accurately and to procedures.
• Understands and cares for tools, equipment and PPE as appropriate.
• Methodical in approach to problems and have good attention to detail.
• Ability to identify problems and immediate resolutions whilst under pressure.

As well as a highly competitive salary you will also benefit from our comprehensive benefits package which includes EAP, Private medical insurance, Contributory pension scheme and other employee benefits.

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